Conduct, document and present appropriate history and exam of a critically ill often unconscious patient.

With appropriate supervision discuss information on ventilator and medical care of a critically ill patient with family.

To gain familiarity with discussions around appropriate level of care in the setting of critically ill patients and end of life situations.

Through observation and performance of relevant ICU consultations,.

To observe and participate in effective communication with patients, families and allied health staff in the context of acute illness, serious morbidity and stressful and emotional situations for patients and families

To understand basic principles of communication with allied health staff and relevant terminology.

Consult other medical services such as endocrinology, and infectious diseases appropriately

Take part in educational activities and teaching available on the ICU service

Be able to share workload and duties appropriately with resident colleagues

To work and collaborate effectively with other members of the of the team, physiatrists, pharmacists and other medical services, allied health staff, patients and families to optimize safe and effective care in the acutely ill patient.